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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/1967REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 16, 1967 - 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL Invocation was presented by the Reverend Otto Houser, retired Methodist Minister. Roll Call Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel City Staff Present: R. Young, Planning Director; J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; H. Johnson, City Attorney; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer; D. F. Romero, City Engineer; E. L. Rodgers, Police Chief; E. P. Thompson, Water Superintendent; J. Wainscott, Battalion.-Fire Chief. On notion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1967 and the Joint Study Session meeting of January 10, 1967 were approved. Motion carried. Claims against the City for the month of January were approved on motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer. Motion carried. 1. Traffic Committee Report of January 10, 1961: 67 -1 -1C: In accordance with the Council's request, the City Engineer has prepared a tentative plan for one -way streets on Pismo and Buchon which would call for some rearrangement of stop signs and traffic signals and, as a minimum requirement, would cost about $10,000 including traffic signals at Buchon and Broad and at Buchon and Osos. Traffic would run west -bound on Pismo and east -bound on Buchan. This would help a great deal in clearing_ up congestion in the Johnson Avenue Underpass area for north -bound motorists on Johnson Avenue wishing to make a left hand turn onto Buchon Street. If the one -way streets were installed, they would proceed to Pismo. before turning left. The Traffic Committee feels that this proposal has a great deal of merit and suggests that the Council schedule a public hearing on the matter so that interested persons may be heard. The City Council set a public hearing kor February 20, 1967. 67 -1 -3T: The Traffic Committee has received a request for an additional street light on San Miguel between Buena Vista and Santa Ynea. However, the.Traffic Committee feels that there is a normal amount of adequate street light provided already, and recommends against additional lighting, at least until there is further evidence that such lighting is needed. If the Council concurs, it is suggested that the City Clerk write to Mrs..Thompson, transmitting a copy of this recommendation. On.motion of Councilman Miller. seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the City Engineer study this area at night and make a recommendation to the City Council as to the best way to adequately light-up this area.. Motion carried. 67 -1 -4T: The Traffic Committee has received an indirect request from June Eonati for 5 or 6 two -hour time limit spaces on Palm west of Chorro on the northerly side. This is a mixed commercial- residential area, and the Traffic Committee does not feel that a two -hour zone would be justified at this time, unless of course, the residents in the block joined together and made a strong request for such an install- ation. It is suggested that the Beauty Shop try to make better use of the off street spaces required in connection with their use 'In this connection, it is felt that if the garage were utilized for parking instead of the present use, this would also be_ helpful. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, that a public hearing be held on February 6, 1967 at 7:30 P.M:- Motion "carried. City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 2 67 -1 -5T: The Traffic Committee has received a request for channelization of traffic at othhill and Tassajara and after study, the Committee feels that the best answer to this problem is the completion of the widening of Foothill at this location. We recommend that the City Engineer be asked to pursue this. The Traffic Committee Report was accepted by the City Council. 67 -1 -7T: Some time ago, the Council asked the Mayor to write to Smith Transportation o� mpany, asking that they try to use smaller trucks for loading and unloading within the City limits. Not having heard of any reply from Smith or noticing any improvement in the existing conditions, the Traffic Committee suggests that the. Mayor be asked to write another letter to Smith Transportation Company along the same lines. Mayor Whelchel explained that the Smith Transportation Company did not have a ware. house area and that their operation consisted of loading all their deliveries into highway trucks and delivering the freight to the local businesses in this vehicle. He stated he would be very happy to contact the Smith Transportation Company rela. tive to this matter. 67 -1 -2T: The Traffic Committee has received a request from the Credit Union Center on Osos Street for a second green zone in front of their office. Since the account- ing office to the north has installed its parking lot, the parking space in front of the Credit Union Center has been reduced by a few feet, but it is felt that there is enough room for two (2) spaces for parking on a short term basis. At the present time, there is some difficulty when a large car parks in one of the spaces on an all day basis and the remaining green space is not usable at all without interfering with driveway movements to the south. It is recommended that the entire space, amounting to about 36 feet, be painted green in front of the Credit Union Office. and markings be placed for two (2) parking spaces. 67 -1 -6T: The City Engineer has requested blanket authority to paint red spaces at the curb back from crosswalk installations, after notifying affected property owners. The Traffic Committee feels that this would be in order and recommends that the Council refer this to the City Attorney for appropriate legal action. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher the following resolution was tro uce . esolution No. 1 , a resolution establishing green 12 minute parking spaces on Osos Street. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES : Emmons Blare, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelahel NOES : None ABSENT : None 2. # tequest from George Nechodom , owner of George's Barber Shop, 528 Marsh Street, requesting that the crosswalk and red curbs in front of his place of business be removed so that customers may park in front of his place of business. Mr. Romero, City Engineer, explained that this crosswalk had been in existence for a number of months but that cars would park over these crosswalks making it diffi- cult for pedestrians. He.explained that nearby driveways were too close for a car to nark between the driveway and crosswalk, therefore a substantial area had been painted red near the crosswalk. Police Chief, E. L. Rodgers, stated that he would recommend to the City Council that this crosswalk stay as is and also that the red zone be maintained inasmuch as there was plentiful daytime par4ng in the area. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the request of George Nechodom be denied. Motion carried. The City Clerk to write a letter regarding the Council's decision. 3. Communication from Mrs. Freshour, 144 Cypress Street, demanding that the City 1 1 City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 3 Council do something about the deteriorated sidewalk placed by the City under contract in front of her property. She stated that the sidewalk is cracked and feels she should not be required to make any more payments on this work until it has been satisfactorily corrected. _ ' Mr. Romero, City Engineer, presented for the Council's information a communication sent to the C. S. Construction Company notifying them to make the necessary corrections to the Preshour sidewalk in accordance with the contract guarantee under the Saadercock Street Reconstruction Project. W. Murphy, Attorney representing Robert Newdoll; Cement Contractor, stated that Mr. Newdoll was willing to assume the cost of repairs to the portions of the sidewalk that he felt he was responsible for, but that he did not feel he should pay for the entire project as a portion of the damage was not caused by faulty construction. Mr. Murphy continued that.his client was willing to compromise with the City on the cost of these repairs. ° Mr. Romero, City Engineer, estimated that the cost of the repairs at the corner and under dispute would be $270.00.' Mr. Murphy stated that his client would be willing to pay for one half of the reconstruction of the questionable area of damaged sidewalk. On motion of Councilman Blake. seconded by Councilman Spring, authorize W. Newdoll to torrect the entire sidewalk with the City to pay $135 toward the cost of repair- ing the disputed area. Lotion carried. 4. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following ordinance was introduced for final passage. Ordinance No. 363, an ordinance authorizing lease of the sewer farm property. Finally passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur Y. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Hone ABSENT: None 4A. Communication from B. J. Connolly requesting that the City Council approve a sub -lease on the Stiefel lease to D. Tartaglia. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the sub -lease was approved as requested. Motion carried. The City Clerk is to notify We Stiefel. 5. Mr. Romero. City Engineer, brought to the Councils attention the matter of implementation of the underground utility district no. 1 as follows:- He explained that it had been called to his attention that tenants in the district were not . generally aware of their obligations to connect to new power and phone facilities 1 prior to July, 1967. Mr. Bud Hoffman, representing P.G,&E., stated that the utility companies are ready to proceed with the underground installation but in discussing the matter with the property owners and tenants, they seemed to be unaware of the requirements and the deadline. He also suggested that until the City"Council completed the realignment of Monterey Street that this area be held up so that the work would not have to be done twice. D. F. Romero, City Engineer, suggested that letters again be sent to the property owners reminding them of the requirements for installation of underground utilities. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City Clerk was requested to again notify the property owners and tenants of property in Underground City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 4 Utility District No. l of the requirements for undergrounding their utilities. Motion carried. 11. Councilman Miller, asked for a progress report on removal of the buildings on the Monterey Street portion of Parking lot No. 11. He stated he felt as this property had been purchased for parking that the parking should be placed and the City should get out of the real estate business. I Mr. Johnson, City Attorney, stated that he would look into this matter and report back to the City Council at the February 6, 1967 meeting as it was his understanding that the one tenant with a long term lease was attempting to acquire substitute quarters. 69 At this time the City Council held a public auction for the lease of three acres of land at Reservoir No. 2 for the purpose of storage of equipment for a period of three years. Mr. H. Miossi appeared before the City Council and objected to the City Council again leasing this property for use as a storage and repair yard as has been done in the past. He stated that this use was in violation of the County Zoning Ordinance and further was a nuisance due to the spray painting and sand blasting carried on by the operation. He continued that he could appeal the granting of this lease to the Planning Commission in the County of San Luis Obispo in an attempt to have this use stopped. Further if he received no relief from the Planning Commission then he would have no choice but to take the matter to the courts in order to protect his property. He stated that the spray painting and sand blasting have covered the adjacent areas: to the detriment of his cattle operation and that he felt that he should be protected. Mr. F. Hamlin, representing Bailey Bridge Company, Inc., stated that his firm has ' always tried to be a good neighbor and has attempted to get along with everybody. He stated that his firm has always had good relations with the City Officials and that he did not believe that his firm's operation was in any way detrimental to adjacent cattle operations. He suggested that a group of impartial cattlemen be retained to inspect the adjacent areas to see if his operation was causing problems to the cattle. On behalf of the Bailey Bridge Company, he offered to add screening to the existing fences so that the stored equipment would in no way be detrimental to the traveling public. Mr. Miossi again asked the City Council to reject any and all bids and not allow a continuation of this industrial operation in an agricultural zone. Mr. Hamlin urged the City to proceed with the auction as advertised as he felt that its operation was an asset to the City as it was the headquarters of a world wide bridge constriction operation. Mayor Whelchel stated that the advertised purpose of the meeting was to accept bids for lease of three acres of land for storage purposes and felt that the City should proceed on this basis as advertised. Mayor Whelchel declared the public auction open and asked if there were any bids ' for this use. Mr. F. Hamlin, on behalf of Bailey Bridge, Inc., offered $50.00 per month per acre for three years. There being no further bidders Mayor Whelchel declared the auction closed. It was moved by Councilman Blake that the City accept the bid of Bailey Bridge, Inc., for $50.00 per acre per month for three years. Motion died for lack of a second. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the City give City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 5 Bailey Bridge, Inc., six months extension of the existing lease and vacate the ,property at that time. Councilman Blake stated he felt the City should continue the lease and not evict this company as they are an asset to the community. 1 Councilman Gallagher stated he would support the motion as he felt that the City should support the County Planning Commission in eliminating non - conforming uses on City property.' Mayor Whelchel stated that he had originally voted against extending the lease or .calling for a new lease and would support the motion. Mr. F. Hamlin, representing Bailey Bridge, Inc., stated that he felt that the. six month period was.too short as he has over 100 tons of steel bridge sections.to move by that time. Motion carried. Councilman Blake voting no. 7. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the appeal of Harlis Wall from a denial by the Planning Commission of a use permit to use 1415 Beach Street as a warehouse for vending machines. Ronald Young, Planning Director, explained to the City Council that-the Planning Commission's action on this matter was that the building was a non- conforming.= building in a residential zone and that the prior use had expired and that no similar use had been on the property for'six months and therefore the Planning Commission was-unable to reissue a use permit to an expired non - conforming use. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Mr. Harlis Wail appeared before the City Council stating that his operation would not be a.nuisance to adjoining properties, that there would be no signs-advertising the business, and there would be no sidewalk or maintenance done in the building and no outside storage. He presented a letter to the City Council signed by adjacent property owners who would not object to Mr. Wall's•proposed use of the building. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. Harold Johnson, City Attorney, explained to the City Council.the provisions -of the zoning ordinance dealing with continuation of non- conforming uses and under the existing conditions there was no way the City Council could grant this use permit for a new non- conforming use. On motion of Councilman Spring,.seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the•apeeal of Harlis'Wall be denied. Motion carried. The City Clerk was requested to notify Mr. Wall'of the Council's decision. 8. At this time the City Council held a•public hearing on the matter of demolishing the former Cornet Store building located at 746 Higuera Street for possible con- struction of a City . parking lot thereon. Mr_ Romero, City Engineer, presented sketches of four possible parking lot layouts for this property.. Mr. Romero stated that it was his recommendation that this property not be developed as a City parking lot due to the intolerable traffic situations it would create on Higuera Street for cars entering and leaving the facility. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Dean Dawson stated that he felt the need in downtown San Luis Obispo is not for customer parking but for employee parking. He stated he felt if the.employees would not park on the streets in front of where they work there would be sufficient parking for customers. He further stated that he was for the development of the Mission Plaza and would approve this plan if it would help the Mission Plaza Development. City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 6 E. Graves stated that he objected to the development of a parking lot on this property and rather urged the removal of parking meters from the streets and parking lots and give free parking to all people as he felt this would help the merchants. Mr. George McMeen objected to the development of a parking lot on this property and - urged that the Gity Council take the long view and face competition from shopping centers and he felt that the Mission Plaza Development would accomplish this. D. Cook s Santa Lucia group of the Sierra Club, stated that her organization supported i�Fe Fission Plaza Plan and would not approve more parking in this area. She stated :'a that the Mission Plaza Development would be a beautiful, restful place where shoppers would be encouraged to rest before continuing shopping downtown. Rose McKeens representing the Soroptomist and the American Association of University omeF m n, urged that the City Council proceed with the development of the Mission Plaza, adopt it as a guide by the City and objected to streets and parking lots in` the Mission Plaza area. She further felt that the Cornet property should be left on the tax rolls. . C. A. Main, property owner, objected to the demolition of this building and suggested that the City Council trade this property for other property on the perimeter of the downtown for development of parking and allow this store and property to be used for commerical effort. D. Hyland stated he supported a Pedestrian Mall from Higuera Street to the Mission Plaza with small shops nn each side. Margaret Maxwell urged that the City Council follow the Mission Plaza Plan and make this area beautiful, restful place for tourists and shoppers. She felt that the Cornet Store should be developed as an arcade with small shops with varied merchandise. D. Murphy urged that the Cornet property be kept for merchants and that the City ' construct perimeter parking for employees and shoppers. He felt that a parking lot at this location would only cause a.hassle and more congestion downtown. L. Schlimmer urged the elimination of parking meters in the downtown area and also approved an arcade type development for the Cornet store property. Shirle Guard urged development of arcades and shopping malls in San Luis Obispo To make for more pleasant shopping. M. Cheda objected to demolishing the Cornet store building and the resulting loss of City taxes and also urges the removal of parking meters. P. Dillmn objected to mall development as he felt it would be difficult to att— race - customers of it were difficult getting in and out of the area. D. Dawson agreed with the removal of the parking meters if adequate perimeter parking were approved. If not, keep the meters and stop the employees from parking all day in front of the stores. C. Seneker, Anderson Hotel, stated that the number one problem in San Luis Obispo is parking and without adequate parking for customers and employees, business will continue to fall in San Luis Obispo. Mrs. Waite, stated that the Cornet Store in downtown San Luis Obispo closed for ack of business. Mrs. E. Taylor Smith stated she was opposed to tearing down a rental building in downtown San.Luis Obispo in order to put in more parking meters. She felt that there was plenty of parking and if any buildings were to be torn down it should be on property with old buildings. Mr. A. Delgado urges the people to shop in the Foo thill Shopping area where there is n� o shoppI-ng problem. Upon request of Ma or 14helche , J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk, read the communica- tion from Stone and Youngbergq Municipal Financial Consultants, stating the Conditions City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 7 under the parking district bonds that authorize the removal of parking meters from the City streets and parking lots. H. Lacterman, Furrier, stated the City could remove the meters from the streets and the property owners would make up the principal to pay off the parking district bonds. He also stated that if the Cornet store is torn down the City should build a bridge across the Creek for direct access to Monterey Street. F. E. McNamara congratulated the City Council on past efforts in developing parking is the.downtowa area which he stated is what keeps the central core as a good business district. He urged that 'the 'Couucil continue to develop parking for San Luis Obispo. He approved the demolition of the Cornet Store property for off - street parking. Mr. J. B. McDonald, President of the Downtown Association, congratulated -the City Council on actions to date to keep the downtown area strong and vibrant. He stated that it was his,feeling that in the past two meetings of the City Council they had made the decision to demolish the Cornet store for off - street parking. - He stated that with this development adjacent property owners could be approached to cooperate with the development on the rear of their properties into the Mission Plaza scheme. He continued that the downtown merchants and property owners strongly urge the City Council to put this parcel of land into off - street parking which he feels would be the key to development of this central block. Further he felt that if the Ctty '- wished to develop the Mission Plaza that they should take public funds and accept some plan for this development. E. Bonin objected to a parking lot in the Mission Plaza Area. 1 R. McReen agreed with the suggestion that the Cornet store property be used for trading purposes to acquire land .for perimeter parking lots. Per Matheson questioned the need of parking to enhance the Mission Plaza plan. He felt that this area should be kept free, clear and beautiful. R. Corcoran urged that the City Council proceed with the development of a parking lot on the Cornet store property as he felt that this development was the break through to the ultimate development of the Mission Plaza scheme. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Sorina stated that he felt that the Cornet property was a break through to the Mission Plaza area and felt that this property could be used for trading purposes for other land for parking lot development. Councilman Blake stated that he felt that parking was needed in downtown San Luis Obispo but felt that this parcel should be used to trade for a more adequate parking lot on the perimeter. - Councilman Gallagher stated that he felt that the City Council had'already decided to purchase the Cornet store property and develop it into a parking lot but if he could be convinced that the City will not lose any money on the trade, he would be flexible and consider it. Councilman Miller stated that he was originally for the development of'a parking lot on this property but after more study and discussion with citizens he felt that possibly this parcel could be used for trade for a perimeter lote He also felt that the adjoining property owners should do something to help develop ' the -Mission Plaza area. Mayor. Whelchel stated that this property was purchased as far as he was concerned for either Mission Plaza or traded for perimeter parking and he was opposed to . parking lots in the central core of the City. - Councilman Miller moved that the parcel not be used for parking and that the building not be demolished and the Council study further the future.of - the property. City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 8 Motion lost for lack of a second. On motion of Councilman S rin , seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the disposition of the cornet property be held over for further study. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Whelchel declared a recess at 10:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:45 ' P.M. with all Councilmen present. 9. The City Council continued the public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone blocks 73, 74, 75, 78 79, 80, and 81,of the Old Town, City of San Luis Obispo, this is the area bounded by Lemon Street, Santa Rosa Park, Stenner Creek and the Freeway, from R -4, R -3 and C -1 to R-0 and R -C. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Kenneth Jones appeared before the City Council and asked if the suggested uses For the R-C zone presented by the Planning Commission at last week's Joint Study Session had been incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance. If not, he objected to his property being rezoned from C -1 to R-C as he felt that he would be losing some of his property rights by this rezoning. Mr. Stan Nelson objected to his property on Olive and Santa Rosa Street being rezoned from -1 to R-C. E. Rodgers, Realtor, questioned the Council's action in enlarging on the uses allowed in the R-0 zone as he felt that the Council was opening up the R-C zone for more commercial uses than were intended when this classification was proposed. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ' ordinance was introduced. Ordinance No. 364 an ordinance rezoning blocks 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80 and 81, own, rom R-4. R -3 and C -1 to R-0 and R-C land use districts. Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote. ASS Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 10. Continuation of the public hearing on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone a protion of Block 77, Old Town (281 and 295'Santa Rosa Street and 1036 and 1042 Montalban Street) from R -3 and R -4 to R-C. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing open. Mr. L. Dietrich objected to the proposed rezoning of the subject property for commercial use due to the noise and nuisance of the existing commercial development on Santa Rosa Street which affects the peace and quiet of their residential property. Mr. Thompson objected to the R-C classification for this property as it would I disturb his peace and quiet. Mr. E. Bloom objected to the property being rezoned to R-C as It would allow commercial development across from the residential uses and it would be annoying. D. Hudson, Real Estate Salesman,urged the City Council to approve this rezoning so that adequate use and a more economic development of the land on Santa Rosa Street could be accomplished. Mr. Johnson, 286 Lincoln Avenue, objected the City Council for even considering the rezoning of this property for commercial uses due to its proximity to residen- tial property. City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 9 He objected to existing lights, etc., from commercial developments on Santa Rosa Street. Rolland Ball objected to this parcel of land being rezoned to R-C for commercial development but did not oppose the orginal rezoning proposed by the Planning Commission to R -01for office uses. M. Van objected to the proposed rezoning which is the property right next door to his property as he felt.that the additional traffic and noise brought about by this development would not be an asset to his property. He stated he would not object to the RrO classification. William Armentrout objected.to. the rezoning of the subject property to RAC but stated he would not object to the R^0 classification. N. Vo2a, property owner adjacent to the requested rezoning, objected to the R-C or commercial classification but did• not object if the City Council wished to rezone the property to R -0. D. Hudson, Real Estate Salesman, again urged that the City Council rezone this property to R-C as it was planned for immddiate development. Mayor Whelchel declared the public hearing closed. The City Council discussed the comments of the public present relative to rezoning this property R-C. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor.Whelchel, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied and this matter be re- referred to the Planning Commission for restudy of zoning of the entire block. I Motion lost on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Mayor Whelchel NOES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. W.11er, Arthur F. Spring ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman .Galla her, seconded by Councilman Miller, the following ordinance was introduced. -OrdUiaace No. 365, an. ^.ordinance rezoning a portion of Block 77, Old Town, from R.3 and R-4 to R-CS. Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote: AYES: Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller, Arthur F. Spring NOES: Emmons Blake, Clell W. Whelchel ABSENT: None 12. At this time the City Council considered the adoption of Resolution No 1640, a resolution amending resolution No. 1474 (1965 Series), estab ishing policy on widening of City btreets. Mr. Harold Johnson, City Attorney, explained the provisions of the resolution noting 'and explaining the changes being proposed for the Council4s consideration. Mr. Johnson stated that the primary change was that when the City desired to acquire street widening that the valuation would be based on the fair market value of the land being acquired rather than four times the assessed valuation as is the case at this time. Mrs. D. Bilodeau appeared before the City council and asked for clarification of various sections of the proposed resolution particularly the method of arriving at the fair market value and also the Councils policy on replacement of trees removed by the City when widening the property. The City Council discussed the provisions of the resolution particularly dealing i City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 10 with the replacement of trees when in the proposed new right of way and the method of determining payment to the property owner for replacement. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the-following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1640, a resolution amending Resolution No. 1474 (1965 Series), establishing policy on widening of City streets. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: None ABSENT: None 13. At this time the City Council considered the adoption of a resolution request- ing federal disaster assistance for repair of damages and clean up caused by the recent floods and storm waters. _ Councilman Blake stated that he did not agree that the federal government should be asked to help finance local problems caused by nature and felt that if there is any disaster problems to be cleaned up that they should be cleaned up by the local agencies. Councilman Miller stated that he'agreed with Councilman Blake that the City should take care of their own problems and not ask the federal government to'help. Councilman Gallagher stated that this problem was beyond the control of the City and that the citizens of the community paid federal taxes and it was no more than right that some of the money should come back to take care of these problems. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1642, a resolution authorizing coordin- ation with the County of San Luis Obispo on request for federal disaster assistance. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Frank Ga11agher;-Arthur F.Spring, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1643,.a resolution regarding federal disaster assistance. Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel NOES: Emmons Blake, Donald Q. Miller ABSENT: None 14. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for sidewalk, curb, gutter and driveway ramp repairs. W. A. "Gus" Howie $4,522.20 652 Morro Street San Luis Obispo; California D. F. Romero, City Engineer, recommends that the low bid of Gus Howie be accepted. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the low bid of Gus Howie was accepted. Motion carried. 15. The following bids received for furnishing the City of San Luis Obispo a 1 1 City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Page 11 station wagon for the Fire Department as per advertised specifications.:: HYSEN- JOHNSON FORD, INC* STANLEY MOTORS, INC. Bid Price $2,775.25 Bid Price $20495.77 Less Trade In 350.00 Less Trade In 275.00 ' Net Price $29425.25 Net Price $2,220.77 R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported that the Plymouth was to be a Belvedere II and recommended that the low-bid of Stanley Motors be accepted. On motion of Councilman-Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Blake, the low bid of Stanley Motors was accepted.- Motion carried. . 16. The City Clerk reported on the following bids received for ground aluminum sulphate and liquid chlorine. Ground Aluminum Sulchate VAN WATERS & ROGERS $50.25 per ton 2.01 sales tax ALLIED CHEMICAL $50.25 per ton 9.08 freight 2.01 sales tax $61.34 per ton 8.60 freight $60.86 per ton Liquid Chlorine JONES CHEMICAL $50.25 per ton JONES CHEMICAL, INC. $154000 per ton 2.01 sales tax 6.16 sales tax 8.60 freight 3160.16 per ton $60.86 per ton . ,TOPS CHEMICAL COMPANY $153.00 per ton STAUFFER CHEMICAL $50.25 per ton 6.12 sales talc' ' 2.01 sales tax $159.12 per ton 8.40 freight $60.66 per ton MrKESSON & ROBBINS, INC. $50.25 per ton 2.01 sales tax 8.40 freight 60.66 per ton R. D. Miller. - Administrative Officer, recommended that the low bid of Tops - Chemical Company for liquid chlorine at $159.12 per ton be accepted and suggested that a coin be flipped for the sulphate bid as both the Stauffer Chemical Company and McKesson & Robbins Company bid a total of $60.66•per_ton-o .._. After a flip of the coin, Mr. Miller recommended that the bid of Stauffer Chemical Company at $60.66 per ton be accepted. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that the aluminum sulphate bid be awarded to Stauffer and the liquid chlorine bid be awarded to Tops Company. Motion carried: 17. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, the following salary step increases were approved. 1 ARMENTA, Gerald R., Maintenance Man II, from Step 2 at $442 to'Step 3 at $467 per month, effective February 1, 1967. COLLINS; Susan L., Dispatcher Clerk, from Step l At $355 to Step 2 at $375 per month, effective February 1, 1967. City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 Pa ge 12 COPELAKD, James L., Police Officer, from Step 2 at 6521 to Step 3 at $550 per month, effective February 1, 1967, FISHER, Carolee, Dispatcher Clerk, from Step 4 at $417 to Step 5 at $442 per month, effective February 1, 1967. Sranich, Beratrice A., Stenographer, from Step 2 at $395 to Step 3 at $417 , per month, effective February-1, 1967. - LUNSFORD, Larry G., Police Officer from Step 1 at $494 to Step 2 at $521 per month; effective February 1, 1967. WEISHAAR, Robert E., Police Officer, from Step 2 at $521 to Step 3 at i550 per month, effective February 1, 1967. Notion carried. 18. Communication from the Kenneth R. Anderson Company forwarding draft agreement for conducting a feasibility s udy for recreation at the Whale Rock Dam and Reservoir was continued to the next meeting. 19. Communication from #m City Attorney transmitting latest correspondence between the City and Polin- Truchan Realty relative to street widening on Foothill Boulevard. r Mr. Johnson reported that the property owners were willing to accept the offer of The City of San Luis Obispo covering the purchase of land and the installation of sidewalk, curb and gutters but they were asking that the City Council give consider- ation to retaining the two trees that would partially encroach on the sidewalk and also asked that the City Council consider pedestrian protection along the new sidewalk due to the change in grade above the property and also construction of the new driveway. Mr. Romero explained that the two trees would leave approximately !'clear for ' pedestrians and would create some problem with potential damage to the sidewalk. He explained also that the overheight fence requested was in violation of the zoning ordinance and would require Council approval. The driveways mentioned in the Polin- Truchan letter would be replaced in as good as present condition under normal street widening policy. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake,the recommendation of Polin- Truchan ea ty was accepted - 1 relative to the trees, fencing and ' driveway. Motion carried. 20. City Engineer, D. F. Romero, reported no action on street widening at this time pending Council consi eration of change in the method of payment for such property. 21. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by & ouncilman Blake, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution for amendment of the 1,1ty Charter to increase the City Council salary to 66150.00 per month and the Mayor's salary to $250.00 per month. Motion carried. Councilman Gallagher voting no. 23. Communication from the U. S. Treasury De artment asking that the City Council consider installation of a payroll savings plan to purchase government bonds with payroll deductions was referred to the City Employees and the City Employees' Assoc&ation for comment. 24. The matter of public hearing on properties lacking standard improvements ' where more than 50% of the block was already improved was continued to 8:OOPM., Monday, February 6, 1967. 25. Communication from the City Clerk bringing to the Council's attention changes in the State Elections Code which allows each candidate for public office to submit a statement of qualifications for said office to be mailed out to all registered voters with the sample ballot. The City Clerk continued that it has been the policy in many cities in California and the Counties to charge each candidate requesting the service a prorated share of the expense in prodlicing this statement and he asked what the City 1 1 1 City Council Minutes January 16, 1967 " - Page 13 '" Council's feelings were on this matter. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded. by Councilman Gallagher, that the City absorb the cost as part bf the-election expense for °preparation of'said statements. Motion carried. 26. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Spring, the Mayoi' was authorized to write Congressman Talcott.asking that he contact the FCC on the applicatio'n'-of-the TV Microwave'Company who are applying.foi a'change of microwave pick up station to the mountains east of Santa Barbara. 'Motion carried. i r. -1. - . r . ' 27. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Miller, the City was authorized to sell the used graphotype machine to the San Luis Obispo County spita Hol for $99.00. Motion carried. 28. On motion of- Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Spring, the following resolution "was introduced. Resolution No. 1644, a resolution authorizing execution of joint use agreement no. 145.0.11A. - - ' Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F.'Spring,' Donald Q. Miller, Clell W. Whelchel NOES:' None. ABSENT: None 29. On motion of Councilman Gallagher, seconded by Councilman Miller, the meeting adjourned at 1:30 A.M. on January 17, 1967. Motion carried.' r r,. APPROVED: February 6, 1967 S . H. FITZ ATRICK CITY CLERK